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Nearly two years after he allegedly assaulted Rihanna, Chris Brown is asking that the restraining order preventing him from coming within 100 yards of his ex-girlfriend will be lifted for next month's Grammy Awards.

Brown had a progress hearing at Los Angeles County Superior Court yesterday, and though Judge Patricia Schnegg applauded the R&B star for finishing his community service in "fine fashion", she said she need to check with Rihanna's attorneys about lifting the restraining order.

Brown's attorney Mark Geragos said it could be a problem if the protective order was not lifted, and Judge Schnegg said she would not be opposed to lowering the order to do not annoy status. Either way, Brown will have to return to court when Rihanna's legal team makes a decision on the matter.